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Saline County

Illinois · Public K-12

15 public schools serving approximately 3,724 students, in a county of 23,213 residents.

Schools
15
5 districts
Enrollment
3,724
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,117
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.7%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harrisburg CUSD 3
1,771 students · 5 districts in Saline County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Saline County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
0%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.7%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.7% under 18

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Eldorado Elem SchoolEldoradoElementaryPK-05545·
Harrisburg High SchoolHarrisburgHigh09-12544·
West Side Primary SchoolHarrisburgElementaryKG-02424·
East Side Intermediate SchoolHarrisburgElementary03-05359·
Harrisburg Middle SchoolHarrisburgMiddle06-08331·
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem SchCarrier MillsElementaryPK-08330·
Eldorado High SchoolEldoradoHigh09-12301·
Eldorado Middle SchoolEldoradoMiddle06-08231·
Galatia Elem SchoolGalatiaElementaryKG-05170·
Carrier Mills-Stonefort H SCarrier MillsHigh09-12117·
Bulldog Early Learning AcademyHarrisburgPrekindergartenPK-PK113·
Galatia High SchoolGalatiaHigh09-12108·
Galatia Jr HighGalatiaMiddle06-0889·
School District 428 IYC-HRBHarrisburgHigh07-1239·
Galatia Grade School AnnexGalatiaPrekindergartenPK-PK23·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Saline County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Saline County, Illinois, with a combined enrollment of about 3,724.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Saline County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Saline County?
Harrisburg CUSD 3 is the largest school district in Saline County, serving approximately 1,771 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Saline County?
Saline County has roughly 23,213 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Saline County?
Median household income in Saline County is $53,117, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Saline County?
Approximately 19.6% of adults 25 and older in Saline County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Saline County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.7% of students in Saline County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Illinois county average of 48.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saline County schools?
Across Saline County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Saline County?
Saline County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Saline County is owner-occupied?
Saline County has about 11,547 housing units, of which roughly 72.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data